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The pond, abundant with life, reflects both the beauty and small dramas taking place within and around its water. Songbirds announce their arrival, waterbirds court, with glimpses of fox and deer at pond s edge. Soon, autumn colours reflect on still…

The bald eagle and the osprey-two magnificent birds of prey. Both are unique, yet they share similar life stories in their struggle for survival; they both have the need for open water and the desire to fish. The drama unfolds as both bald eagle and…

The coyote goes by many names, among them, the Trickster, Little Brother, but is perhaps best known as the Song Dog. Its eerie, distinctive call is the voice of prairie wilderness. However, it has been hunted and persecuted ruthlessly. But, where…

Moose, largest member of the deer family, roam the weeded regions of the North. These majestic beasts epitomize the adaptations and strength needed for life in a climate of extremes, and survival in the presence of predators.

No other creature is better suited for life among the mountain peaks than the mountain goat. Harsh winds, steep slopes and unpredictable avalanches are what await them, yet it is only here they truly belong. From birth to death, they live their…

The weasel family boasts some of the most common small predators, yet these shy and elusive creatures are also among the least known. This group is as varied as the habitats in which they are found, ranging in size from the world s smallest predator…

Polar Bear, the largest land carnivore on earth, inhabits an icy realm, existing where only the well adapted can survive. When the summer sun melts the sea ice, the most southern population of polar bear is forced onto the shores of Churchill. The…

This film shows the interesting and diverse wildlife of the beautiful and spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains. Included are some of the world s most powerful carnivores the grizzly bear, black bear, timber wolf and mountain lion. Also included are…

Venture beyond the tree line into the Arctic realm - into a world alive with contrasts and resilient life. Move with caribou across the tundra plains, dive with walrus, and witness muskox bulls battling for dominance. They, and countless other…

The brilliant red waves of salmon filling the Adams River peak every four years, as countless sockeye return to their birthplace to spawn the next generation and then die. Their relentless journey spans thousands of kilometers, past countless…

"Survivors of the Short Grass: Call of the Loon" is a wildlife documentary transcript exploring the resilient animals of North America's short grass prairie, including sage grouse, pronghorn antelope, badgers, and burrowing owls,…

As the Arctic Ocean tidal waters ebb and flow through the Anderson River Delta, a second tide, a tide of light arrives to shine once more. At wintering grounds around the world the feathered masses of the Arctic begin to stir as the thrilling call…

In the twilight days of winter, herds of shaggy-coated muskox dig for the ground-hugging plants that mean their survival in the sub-zero cold. But the country of the muskox in summer is a land rich in colour and light, and teeming with life. In this…

The Sonora, the Mojave, and the Chihuahua, the three hottest deserts of North America, are often considered barren wilderness. In truth, these deserts, are evolving stories of contradiction, of deprivation and abundance, high drama and hidden…

This 50-minute wildlife film features two stories from the Canadian Rockies. Grizzlies of the Great Divide follows grizzly bears over three years, capturing rare and intimate footage of their behavior and the growth of two cubs. Wild Dogs of Jasper…

The remaining wild flock of the rare whooping crane divides its year about equally between Canada and the United States. In Canada, they are protected by man and nature so that few Canadians even get to see them. In Texas, in their other life, the…

This 90-minute nature film explores the diverse habitats of the Canadian wilderness across the seasons. From the boreal forest in fall, winter, spring, and summer, to alpine meadows, lakesides, and rivers, the film showcases the survival strategies…

Where the gentle prairie grasslands blends into the aspen parkland and ultimately gives way to the boreal forest lies Prince Albert National Park. It is a place of subtle beauty that has inspired many, including the famous author-conservationist…

Inside the wide western grasslands there is another, almost hidden land; a secret land guarded by ancient sentinels of rock. Wind and water carved the Milk River valley walls into the fantastic shapes and faces that we call the hoodoos. They in turn…

This nature documentary explores the breathtaking landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and showcases their diverse wildlife. It features two main segments:"Lure of the Rockies" - Stunning views of snow-capped peaks, glacial lakes, and valleys…

"Hunters of the Sky: Filming the Fish Hawk" is a wildlife documentary transcript exploring the diverse behaviors and habitats of North American owls and hawks, including the unique hawk owl, burrowing owl, and great gray owl, as well as…

This film features "High Arctic Close-Up," showcasing rare footage of the High Arctic's polar deserts and icecaps, including migrating birds, and "Destroyers of Mountains," depicting glacial erosion in the Rocky Mountains…

This film features two segments: "Giants of the Forest," exploring bull moose and wapiti (elk) battles in Northwest America's rugged mountains, and "Big Horns of Beauty Creek," showcasing the unique society of bighorn sheep…

Shadows passing across the moon, a soft beating of unseen wings in the dark, distant cries blown back by the wind, a line of geese flying high these are some of the familiar fragments that are part of the mystery of migration. Waterfowl, shorebirds…